Fishing Hard Baits

Similar to soft baits, fishing hard baits include a wide variety of sizes, styles, finishes and dive depths. There are many considerations when selecting the right crankbaits, lipless crankbait, spoon, blade baits, inline spinners or umbrella rigs. It’s important to take into account the species and location of that species in the water column. What’s more, the season and fishing location influence where the fish might be located and ideal fishing style.

During certain times of the bass, pike and muskie are actively feeding on the surface, so a topwater bait can provide some adrenaline-filled action and successful days on the...